The Atlanta Falcons announced on Mar. 9 that they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season, marking the first group assembled by new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Stefanski, who joined the team on January 17, has been active in shaping the direction of the franchise. In addition to overseeing free agency and draft preparations, he participated in interviews at the NFL Combine and worked to build his coaching team. The final addition was defensive quality control coach Troy Kruchten, bringing the total number of coaches to 23.
Several coaches from last year’s staff were retained, including defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich and running backs coach Michael Pitre. Stefanski also brought in new hires such as offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and offensive line coach Bill Callahan. The Falcons’ coaching operations staff includes Bob Quinn as senior advisor to the head coach, Madison McDoulett as manager of coaching administration and family services, and Jacqueline Roberts as manager of coaching operations.
The Atlanta Falcons compete in the National Football League’s NFC South division according to the official website. The team is based in Atlanta, Georgia according to the official website and began as an expansion franchise in 1965 according to the official website. Freddie the Falcon serves as their mascot according to the official website.
The Falcons have advanced to the Super Bowl twice—in 1998 and again in 2016—according to their official website.
With a new head coach leading a mix of returning and newly hired assistants, observers will be watching how this updated staff shapes team performance during the upcoming season.
